Brakes
Filed Jul 24, 1996
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER FAILED. *AW
- NHTSA ID
- 506587
- Incident
- Sep 26, 1995
1994 Chevrolet C Series(light)
Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data
Data refreshed
Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
27
Latest Jul 24, 1996
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
0
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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Overview
Our database contains 27 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 1994 Chevrolet C Series(light), most frequently naming the brakes, transmission and seat belts categories. 26 manufacturer communications are on file.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | 6 | 6 |
| Feb 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr 1995 | 1 | 10 |
| May 1995 | 4 | 14 |
| Jul 1995 | 3 | 17 |
| Aug 1995 | 2 | 19 |
| Sep 1995 | 1 | 20 |
| Nov 1995 | 1 | 21 |
| Mar 1996 | 1 | 22 |
| Apr 1996 | 1 | 23 |
| May 1996 | 1 | 24 |
| Jun 1996 | 1 | 25 |
| Jul 1996 | 2 | 27 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Brakes1024.4%
- Transmission512.2%
- Seat belts49.8%
- Driver assistance49.8%
- Powertrain (other)49.8%
- Engine37.3%
- Visibility37.3%
- Interior & seats24.9%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Safety recalls
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
BrakesEngineTransmission
Filed Jul 2, 1996
CLUTCH FAILED.
- NHTSA ID
- 506201
- Incident
- Feb 17, 1994
Interior & seats
Filed Jun 19, 1996
SEAT FRAME BROKE, CAUSING TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONTROL WHEN DRIVERS SEAT PITCHED REARWARD UPON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP. *DH
- NHTSA ID
- 505668
- Incident
- Jul 1, 1995
Seat belts
Filed May 30, 1996
SEAT BELT UNSEWED AT DEALERSHIP, CAUSING DISCOLORATION WHICH DEALER REFUSED TO REPAIR. *DH
- NHTSA ID
- 504858
- Incident
- Feb 27, 1996
BrakesDriver assistancePowertrain (other)+1 more
Filed Apr 22, 1996
FRONT END OUT OF ALIGNMENT, CAUSING IT TO PULL RIGHT. *DSH
- NHTSA ID
- 503653
- Incident
- Dec 15, 1994
Seat belts
Filed Mar 29, 1996
NEEDLE HOLES/SMALL CUTS IN FRONT SEAT BELTS AFTER SEAT BELT RECALL REPAIRS.
- NHTSA ID
- 502945
- Incident
- Mar 1, 1994
Fuel system
Filed Nov 13, 1995
VEHICLE IS HARD TO START AFTER SITTING FOR AWHILE. *SD
- NHTSA ID
- 487614
- Incident
- Sep 12, 1995
Engine
Filed Sep 19, 1995
ENGINE FAILURE CAUSES VEHICLE TO STALL. *AW
- NHTSA ID
- 488220
- Incident
- Aug 2, 1995
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
130089009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)
Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules
776306A
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
FUEL SOLENOID DRIVER LOCATED ON THE SIDE OF THE FUEL INJECTION PUMP FAILED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO NO START OR STALL.
677153A
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
NO UPSHIFT/2ND GEAR ONLY AFTER COLD START-INTERMITTENT DTC 87 - HIGH RATIO ERROR (REPLACE EPROM). *TW
96067A
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE)
SPECIAL POLICY ADJUSTMENT - LINEAR EXHAUST GAS RECIRCULATION SYSTEM. *TW
666309
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ENGINE HARD TO START (REPLACE FUEL PUMP PULSATOR). *TW
661509A
STRUCTURE:BODY
FIBER GLASS REAR FENDER PAINT STAR SHAPED CRACKS (INSTALL PROTECTIVE LINER). *TW
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.
Compare model years
Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.